BIPP NI Regional Awards 2013 - The Winners!

Copyright: Paul McCullough LBIPP

(Back Row L-R: Kris Dickson LBIPP, Kevin Pengelly FBIPP, Denis Brady ABIPP, John Miskelly LBIPP)
(Front Row L-R: Glenn Norwood LBIPP, David Stanbury FBIPP)

Congratulations to the winners of the BIPP Northern Ireland Regional Awards 2013, which were held at New Forge Lane Country Club in Belfast on Monday 29 April.

The Awards were the culmination of an excellent day, during which Kevin Pengelly FBIPP and David Stanbury FBIPP hosted workshops on Wedding and Portrait photography.

Our thanks go to Kevin & David, who were also this year's Awards judges, and also to Denis Brady ABIPP (BIPP NI Chairman) and all members of the BIPP NI Committee for their hard work in organising such a very successful and entertaining day.

Thank you to everyone who entered this year's Awards and a special mention goes to Glenn Norwood LBIPP who was named Overall BIPP NI Photographer of the Year 2013.

Studio Portrait Category

Winner - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
2nd - Francis Meaney ABIPP
3rd - Francis Meaney ABIPP

Location Portrait Category
Winner - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
2nd - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
3rd - Glenn Norwood LBIPP

Fashion Portrait Category
Winner - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
2nd - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
3rd - Glenn Norwood LBIPP

Classic Wedding Category
Winner - Kris Dickson LBIPP
2nd - Michael McKay ABIPP
3rd - Ian Pedlow LBIPP

Modern Wedding Category
Winner - Kris Dickson LBIPP

Illustrative Category
Winner - John Miskelly LBIPP
2nd - John Miskelly LBIPP

Landscape Category
Winner - John Miskelly LBIPP
2nd - John Miskelly LBIPP
3rd - Bob Given LBIPP

Commercial Category
Winner - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
2nd - Francis Meaney ABIPP
3rd - Glenn Norwood LBIPP

Digital Composite Category
Winner - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
2nd - Glenn Norwood LBIPP
3rd - Glenn Norwood LBIPP

Portrait Photographer of the Year - Glenn Norwood LBIPP

Wedding Photographer of the Year - Kris Dickson LBIPP

Pictorial Photographer of the Year - John Miskelly LBIPP

Overall BIPP NI Photographer of the Year - Glenn Norwood LBIPP

Featured Qualifier - Lee Howell ABIPP

Image Copyright: Lee Howell ABIPP

Lee Howell ABIPP
Advertising & Editorial Portraiture (Approved College Route)
www.leehowellphotography.com

BIPP Peter Grugeon Qualification Awards 2012

We would also like to take this opportunity to recognise those who were successful in the BIPP Peter Grugeon Qualification Awards 2012. In memory of the late celebrated photographer,  most famous for his portraits of the Royal Family in the 1970s, these awards recognise the very best work of all qualifiers within the year – and the standard was extremely high.

Scott Johnson ABIPP – Joint Licentiate of the Year

Tim Pestridge LBIPP – Joint Licentiate of the Year

David Stanbury FBIPP - Highly Commended Peter Grugeon Award for the Best Associateship

Rebecca Northway ABIPP – Highly Commended Peter Grugeon Award for the Best Assoicateship

Simon Eldon ABIPP – Peter Grugeon Award for the Best Associateship

Gerry Coe FBIPP – Peter Grugeon Award for the Best Fellowship

Chris Harper FBIPP - Lichfield Award - For best creative use of people within an image

Kevin Wilson Hon. FBIPP – Fox Talbot Award - For outstanding contribution to the photographic profession

Many congratulations to all of our winners on your fantastic achievements!

BIPP/Towergate Camerasure Fine Art Awards 2013

Yesterday saw the presentations for the BIPP Peter Grugeon Qualification Awards 2012 and BIPP/Towergate Camerasure Fine Art Awards 2013 at Hartwell House. An appropriately grand venue for such a prestigious event, and a great day was had by all as we recognised some of the best work in both Fine Art photography and that of BIPP Qualifiers from over the past year.

We’d like to take this opportunity to again recognise and congratulate our BIPP/Towergate Camerasure Fine Art Award winners for 2013:

Lee Howell – Student Single Image – Winner and Merit

Kevin Beech – Student Single Image – Merit

Neil Warner – Open Single Image – Merit

Jacques Verschuren ABIPP – International Single Image - Merit

Bryn Davies – Portfolio by a Provisional Member – Joint Winner

Sara Porter – Portfolio by a Provisional Member – Joint Winner

Dave Hunt ABIPP – Portfolio by a Qualified Member – Silver Award and Bronze Award

Jamie Thompson FBIPP – Portfolio by a Qualified Member – Gold Award

Very well done to all of our winners and many thanks to Towergate Camerasure, for sponsoring our Fine Art competition for the tenth consecutive year!

Results from the BIPP Peter Grugeon Qualification Awards 2012 to follow.

Presentation of 2012 Qualifications & 2013 BIPP/Towergate Camerasure Fine Art Awards

We’re delighted to be presenting the 2012 Best Licentiateship, the Peter Grugeon Best Associateship, and the Peter Grugeon Best Fellowship qualifications, as well as the prestigious Fox Talbot and Lichfield Awards, at Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire this afternoon.

This special occasion will also include the 2013 BIPP/Towergate Camerasure Fine Art Awards and we wish the very best of luck to everyone shortlisted!

Details of the Qualification recipients and Award winners will follow.

April 2013 - Press Release

BIPP - THE LEADING QUALIFYING AND GOVERNING BODY FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY OFFERS ADVICE TO COUPLES LOOKING TO BOOK A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

One of the most important things to consider when planning your wedding is the photographer. After everything else has finished, and the dress is packed away, your photographs will be your one lasting memory of your big day.
 
When choosing your photographer, there are a few things to remember;
• Contact several and meet with them before you decide.
• Look at their portfolios and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
• Check their qualifications and ask how long they have been working as a wedding photographer.
• Discuss how you would like your images presented to you - do you want an album made for you or the images on a disc?

When planning a wedding, the budget is a major factor in deciding on your photographer. Choosing a qualified photographer does not always mean a higher cost, often the price paid for using an amateur is much higher. Using friends or family members with a hobby in photography may seem a cost effective option, however what if things go wrong?

The cost of re-shooting wedding photos can cost thousands. Add to that the added stress and disappointment of poor quality photos and a lost friendship. You may be left wishing you had let a professional do the job in the first place.

It is your choice what value you place on your wedding photography. A qualified photographer may charge anywhere in the region of £1000 or less up to £5000 or more. Remember when choosing your photographer, wedding photos will last forever, even beyond your lifetime and may well be the only reminder you and your family have in years to come.

Professional photographers who are qualified through BIPP are:

·        professionally insured – for  public liability and professional indemnity (eg, if the equipment is faulty, or images are lost)

·        bound by a professional code of conduct

·        qualified at one of three successive levels – Licentiateship, Associateship or Fellowship.  Their work has been assessed against strict criteria of professional competency, creativity, composition etc.  They should have the letters LBIPP, ABIPP or FBIPP after their names.

Once you have chosen your photographer and discussed what services they will provide, ensure they give you a written contract detailing everything so you all know what to expect and at what price.

For more information take a look at our comprehensive guide to choosing a professional photographer at www.bipp.com/findaphotographer.

Yorkshire Region Annual Awards 2013 - The Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of last week's Yorkshire Region Annual Awards 2013.

Copyright: Leo Francis ABIPP

A special mention goes to Leo Francis ABIPP who took the overall title of BIPP Yorkshire Region Social Photographer of the Year

Copyright: Tony May LBIPP

and to Tony May LBIPP who took the overall title of BIPP Yorkshire Region Commercial Photographer of the Year







Thanks go to the judges - Karl Bratby FBIPP and David Taylor FBIPP - and also to the Yorkshire Region Committee for all their hard work.

All winning images can be viewed online at www.yrbipp.co.uk/2013Awards.aspx 
and www.yrbipp.co.uk/STUDENTMERITS2013.aspx

Yorkshire Region Social Photographer of the Year 2013
Leo Francis ABIPP

Yorkshire Region Commercial Photographer of the Year 2013
Tony May LBIPP

Studio Portrait Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Leo Francis ABIPP
Merit - Richard Mayfield FBIPP (x 2)
Merit - Leo Francis ABIPP (x 2)
Merit - Jacqueline Lygo LBIPP

Environmental Portrait Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Ben West LBIPP
Merit - Richard Mayfield FBIPP (x 2)
Merit - Annemarie King LBIPP (x 2)
Merit - Leo Francis ABIPP
Merit - Chris Bevan LBIPP

Industrial Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Michael Lee LBIPP
Merit - Michael Lee LBIPP

Architectural Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Roy Wooding FBIPP
Merit - Roy Wooding FBIPP

Press/PR Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Roy Wooding FBIPP
Merit - Roy Wooding FBIPP
Merit - Leo Francis ABIPP (x 2)

Traditional Wedding Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Ozzie Malik LBIPP
Merit - Ozzie Malik LBIPP (x 2)

Contemporary Wedding Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Cris Matthews LBIPP
Merit - Ben West LBIPP (x 2)
Merit - Cris Matthews LBIPP (x 3)

Advertising Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Tony May LBIPP
Merit - Roy Wooding FBIPP
Merit - David Black ABIPP
Merit - Annemarie King LBIPP
Merit - Tony May LBIPP (x 2)

Illustrative Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Roy Wooding FBIPP
Merit - Leo Francis ABIPP
Merit - Michael Dean

Fashion Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Richard Mayfield FBIPP
Merit - Richard Mayfield FBIPP

Student Photographer of the Year 2013
Winner - Leslie Forrester
Merit - Lance Isherwood (x 3)
Merit - Keith St Ange
Merit - Anna Bridson
Merit - Sam Johnson
Merit - Christine Eastwood
Merit - Leslie Forrester